state news agency WAM reported A statement released by the Cabinet General Secretariat read: “The decision comes to support the UAE government’s efforts to enhance public health and prevent chronic …
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The power of a ‘Power of Attorney’: Two expat wives from UAE tell why this document is so critical
Dubai: Four years ago Dolores Ferrari … Recalling the incident, Leonardo told Gulf News, “My wife was financially independent so it was fine. The other good thing was that I recovered soon …
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Dubai social media influencer diploma course to start on September 8
understand the ethics and etiquette of social media in order to represent UAE citizens, and gain the conceptual knowledge and practical skills required to analyse news and detect fake news.
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The UAE is getting a public holiday for Islamic New Year in September
There’s another long weekend in the works in September as the Federal Authority for Human Resources in the UAE has announced a holiday for the Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year). The authority said in …
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‘Sacred Games’ gives Indian expat in UAE sleepless nights
the Gulf News reported on Monday night. “I have been getting incessant calls on my phone for the last three days from India, Pakistan, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and around the world. I don …
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Dubai Police warn residents against fake celebrities using social media accounts to scam people
Rove Downtown Dubai 312 Happiness Street, Zabeel 2 Gulf News described the hotel as unique because of the “DIY angle: self-service check-in (and late checkout at 2pm) and 24 luggage lockers, gym and …
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Dubai cash: NAM 1 yet to formally seek AG’s support – Kwame Akuffo
Lawyers for Menzgold CEO say their client has not yet directed them to write to the Attorney General’s department to seek governmental support in retrieving his held up money in Dubai. Lead lawyer, …
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Dubai billboard on yoga beating diabetes in 10 days removed
This billboard was removed after a backlash on social media about unrealistic promises made on it Image Credit: Twitter/@DrAlMidfa Dubai … Krishna told Gulf News that the advertisement was …
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Dubai Expo 2020 to invest $75m in landscaping
Dubai is investing more than $75m (Dhs277m) in landscaping and irrigation for Expo 2020, according to a report carried by Emirates News Agency (WAM). Taleb Abdulkareem Jilfar, executive director …
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Abu Dhabi’s most successful football team will be in FIFA 20 game
The good news is, with the newest release the UAE’s most successful club in recent years will be added to the game for the very first time. Al Ain FC will feature in FIFA 20, becoming the first team …
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Louvre, Abu Dhabi: An Oasis for Humanity in Time and Space
In this age where unwarranted prejudices distorts facts and figures and news, this museum is a necessity. The website aptly says “Louvre Abu Dhabi invites visitors to see humanity in a new light”.
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Indian PM Modi may visit Abu Dhabi temple
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may attend the Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi to mark the Janmashtami festival … heading off to Bahrain for a similar length stay. A report in Gulf News suggested Modi …
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Pakistani cricketer Hassan Ali’s wedding with Dubai-based Indian girl Samiya
Hassan first met Samiya through a close friend in Dubai, Geo News reported quoting family sources. “She knows nothing about cricket and does not like it,” Ali had told a television channel …
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Dubai: Prominent business leaders appointed to mentor GBF Programme
Eight prominent business leaders have been selected to mentor high-potential startups from the UAE and Africa participating in Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Global Business Forum (GBF) …
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Hijri New Year holiday announced in UAE
The UAE on Monday announced a holiday for Muharram 1, Hijri 1441, the beginning of the Islamic New Year. According to a statement issued by Federal Authority For Government Human Resources on social …
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Sharjah Police rescue boy trapped inside hot car
Picture for illustrative purposes. Image Credit: Gulf News archives Sharjah: A little boy was rescued after getting trapped inside his parents car in Al Nahda on Sunday night, according to a …
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Holiday confirmed for Islamic New Year in the UAE
Back in March, we brought you the news of the UAE Cabinet announcing that in 2019 and 2020 the public and private sectors would get the same holidays. Planning ahead for the rest of the year? Here’s a …
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